Neuroscience Minor

The minor in Neuroscience will provide students with a foundation in this interdisciplinary
field. Students will learn how components of the nervous system work together to coordinate
physiological and cognitive functions. Students will gain an appreciation of the complex
system and how changes in regulation can impact thoughts and actions.

Coursework & Duration

Prerequisite Courses

Course Number

Course Name

Credits

PS101

Introduction to Psychology

3 credits

CH101orCH111

General Chemistry IorPrinciples of Chemistry I

3 credits each

BS109/110orBS132/134orBS136

General Biology I/LaborIntroduction to Biology I /LaborPhage Hunters I

4 credits each

MA104orMA107

College AlgebraorPre-Calculus

3 credits each

Required courses (12-13 Credits)

Course Number

Course Name

Credits

PS260BS260

Introduction to Neuroscience

3 credits

BS460

Neurobiology

3 credits

PS428BS428

Neuropsychology

3 credits

PS495BS495

Seminar in Neuroscience

1 credit

Independent Study or Directed Research or Research Experience Credit approved by the
minor program director (2-3 credits)

Electives: Choose a minimum of 6 credits of the following:

Course Number

Course Name

Credits

PS302

Sensation and Perception

3 credits

PS305

Learning and Behavior

3 credits

PS329

Cognitive Psychology

3 credits

PS310

Biological Psychology

3 credits

PS412

orPC305

Psychopharmacology orFundamentals of Pharmacology

3 credits each

PC411

Principles of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

4 credits

PC412

Pharmacology I​

3 credits

PT425BS425

Neuroscience

4/3 credits

BS305

Animal Behavior

3 credits

BS412or PC301

Human PhysiologyorPhysiology I

4 credits each

BS466orCH356

Genetics orMolecular Biology and Genetics

4 credits

3 credits

BS475or CH356

Molecular BiologyorMolecular Biology and Genetics

3 credits each

BS716

Neuromuscular Physiology

3 credits

PY340

Biophysics

3 credits

PP514

Clinical Treatment Approaches to Psychiatric Illness

2 credits

Other courses may be used to satisfy the elective requirements with approval by the
minor program director.

Requirements & Expectations

Students must complete 18 credits beyond the prerequisite courses. Of these 18 credits,
a minimum of 12 credits of minor coursework must be completed in addition to any courses
(required courses or program electives) included in the major curriculum.

Interested students should apply to the minor early in their academic career, usually
by the fifth semester of college work, but no later than the end of the drop/add period
of the first semester of their last year of didactic work. Interested students should
contact Dr. Grace Farber g.farber@usciences.edu for more information.